# Waste-Reducing Coffee Balls CoffeeB Coffee Balls are Single-Use But Compostable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-balls References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/around-the-home/coffeeb-single-serve-compostable-coffee-balls/) & [coffeeb](https://www.coffeeb.com/en-ch/)  [Single-use coffee pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-creek-coffee-escape-pods) have become quite popular but are renowned for creating ample waste, so the CoffeeB Coffee Balls have been created by the Swiss company as an eco-friendly alternative. The coffee product is formulated for use in the brand's countertop Globe coffee machine and consists of ground coffee beans compressed inside a seaweed-based outer casing. The coffee is brewed by being softened with water inside the machine before being pierced to start the brewing process and being squeezed at a pressure of between seven and 12 bars. The CoffeeB Coffee Balls are filled with [certified organic coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-grocers-organic-coffee-pods) that's also free trade and comes in eight blends to choose from. The [single-serve coffee product can be composted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all) after use to reduce waste. Image Credit: CoffeeB ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Single-serve Coffee Alternatives:** With the increasing demand for sustainable coffee pods, businesses can explore manufacturing eco-friendly single-serve coffee alternatives to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Seaweed-based Packaging Materials:** Enterprises can innovate the manufacturing of seaweed-based outer casings, which can be used in producing eco-friendly and easily decomposable packaging solutions. - **Organic and Free Trade Focused Products:** Companies can consider transitioning to organic and fair trade source focused products to appeal to conscious individuals seeking high-quality, ethically-sourced goods while creating an impactful, socially-conscious business. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Pod Industry:** Companies involved in coffee pod manufacturing can explore the creation of eco-friendly single-serve coffee products for consumers looking for sustainable options. - **Packaging Industry:** Packaging companies can adopt the idea of seaweed-based materials for producing eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging solutions for various industries that are concerned with creating an eco-friendly brand image. - **Organic Coffee Industry:** Enterprises involved in organic coffee production can leverage the opportunity of creating premium-quality, organic, Fairtrade certified coffee products while increasing their impact on social and environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-cups.md) - [Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-singleserve-coffee.md) - [Compostable Instant Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natureworks.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamberlain-coffee-2.md) - [Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruvi.md) - [At-Home Coffee Pod Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-maker.md) - [Machine-Free Coffee Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3commas-instant-coffee-pods.md) - [Single-Serve Coffee Tabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavazza-tabli.md) - [Sustainable Coffee Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-coffee1.md)